# Data Transfer & File Sharing vs Data Transfer

The clearest difference is rating: Data Transfer at 3.9 against Data Transfer & File Sharing's 3.4. Data Transfer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Data Transfer & File Sharing sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Data Transfer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Data Transfer holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Data Transfer has 1.1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Data Transfer & File Sharing's written reviews are positive against 19% of Data Transfer's.

Data Transfer & File Sharing ships an update every 2 months, Data Transfer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Data Transfer & File Sharing | Data Transfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-and-file-sharing/id1335525333/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **18.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Wondershare Technology (Hunan) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721309409) |

## What reviewers say

### Data Transfer & File Sharing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-and-file-sharing/id1335525333)

Easily transfer files, photos, music, videos, contacts, and documents between devices using Wi-Fi. This app facilitates quick and secure data sharing without needing an internet connection, supporting large file transfers.

**Highlights:** Transfer files via Wi-Fi, Share photos, music, and videos, Copy contacts easily, Send documents, Supports large file transfers, No internet connection required for transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly_Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Data Transfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-transfer-mobiletrans/id1545867834)

Easily transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp data, and files between phones, even across different operating systems and brands. Securely back up and restore your data, including iCloud backups, without using your mobile data.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform data transfer, WhatsApp chat migration, Backup and restore data, Fast transfer speeds, QR code connection, No data plan usage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| 1 Quarter Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Subscription | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Phone to Phone Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| WhatApp Tranfer Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Full Feature | $24.99 | per month |
| Phone to Phone + WhatsApp | $36.99 | per year |
| Mobiletrans lifetime license | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient transfer
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Powerful features
- 🚀 Lightning-fast transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription
- 🐛 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unreliable transfer
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to transfer data
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Transfer SMS messages
- Transfer WhatsApp data
- More transparent pricing
- Improve customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Data Transfer & File Sharing free?

Data Transfer & File Sharing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Data Transfer free?

Data Transfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Data Transfer & File Sharing or Data Transfer?

Data Transfer is rated higher. Data Transfer & File Sharing averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Data Transfer averages 3.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Data Transfer & File Sharing or Data Transfer have ads?

Data Transfer & File Sharing shows ads; Data Transfer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Data Transfer & File Sharing or Data Transfer?

Data Transfer & File Sharing ships an update every 2 months, and Data Transfer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Data Transfer & File Sharing was updated on September 16, 2026 and Data Transfer on September 22, 2026.

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